Clear and Defend

Clear

Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.

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Defend and clear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Clear".

Nearby Words: clean, cleared, clearly, clearing, clearness

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Clear and defend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clear" instead a verb "Defend".

people	clear people	defend people
reputation	clear reputation	defend reputation
place	clear place	defend place
wall	clear wall	defend wall
Other words: time, planet, points, rights.

Big Good: Perry often plays this role - he not only pledges to defend and clear every client that comes his way no matter what it takes, but he often goes out of his way to help people outside of his cases as well - even if it does ultimately come down to court.

Source: Franchise / Perry Mason
Until king Jakoven makes it clear that no, he will not provide help to defend Haverness' homeland Oranstone against bandit hordes.

Source: Beware The Nice Ones / Literature
Aiden will take it upon himself to not only defend Lucy, but to clear the game as well, but has this beta tester's luck ran out?

Source: Fanfic Recs / Sword Art Online

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